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the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his father to leave office. >> but i couldn't help but when we were listening with george. if you're waking up this morning and you hear that his father is considering shooting down passenger planes. american passenger planes. is he serious about that? >> well, the defense minister made that threat. and they did do lockerbie. they've taken admission for it. they do do that. clearly, one of the things that happens is you have to be prepared for some kind of retaliation. and they're threatening terrorism. >> what's your gut
the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his...
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we look at why it's so hard to call the next one as a new report today urges the u.s. to be ready. >>> and farm to fork. how do you make chicken exciting? would you believal fall that? it's good, and really easy, according to one of america's best chefs. see how on tonight's plate list. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline," march 30th, 2011. >> good evening, i'm terry moran. well, when americans watch reality tv, we aren't really looking for models of good behavior. but lately the bad behavior you see on some tv shows has sunk to a new level. in the old days, think 1993, mtv's "real world," a cast member could be expelled for getting physical. now it's almost as if the shows want the cast to brawl, scratch and scrum. but the question is, how is watching them fight each other affecting us? here's andrea canning. >> reporter: it's the disturbing brawl between two teenage girls caught on tape by their friends, looking on and even egging them on to keep fighting. what was
we look at why it's so hard to call the next one as a new report today urges the u.s. to be ready. >>> and farm to fork. how do you make chicken exciting? would you believal fall that? it's good, and really easy, according to one of america's best chefs. see how on tonight's plate list. >> announcer: from the global resources of abc news, with terry moran, cynthia mcfadden and bill weir in new york city, this is "nightline," march 30th, 2011. >> good evening, i'm...
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president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours after the president's speech, secretary of state hillary clinton arrived in london, for an international conference about libya. but president obama said broadening the mission to include a regime change would be a mistake. >> we are now fighting on the side of the pro -- the anti-gadhafi rebels. we are paving the way for them. he should acknowledge that. >> reporter: libyan rebels have recaptured all of the area they lost over a we they're within 60 miles of moammar gadhafi's hometown. this man said, god willing, the rebels will take sirte.
president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours...
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while the u.s. is in favor of the resolution, president obama is uneasy about using force in another arab country, while the u.s. is already fighting two wars in the middle east. >> i'm not a fan of foreign intervention but in this case where you have a leader who has been suffocating his country for 42 years and the libyans, especially over the past two weeks, it's absolutely necessary for the international community to take the side of libyan revolutionary. >> reporter: when i spoke to colonel gadhafi two weeks ago in tripoli, he was adamant that he had not lost control, despite the fact that then, the entire east coast of libya had fallen to the rebels and he insisted he would prevail. >> they love me, all. >> but if they do love you -- >> they will die to protect me and my people. >> colonel gadhafi, the president of the united states, the leaders of britain and other leaders, are calling on you to step down to leave libya. to leave your position of power. will you do that? >> [ laughing ] who w
while the u.s. is in favor of the resolution, president obama is uneasy about using force in another arab country, while the u.s. is already fighting two wars in the middle east. >> i'm not a fan of foreign intervention but in this case where you have a leader who has been suffocating his country for 42 years and the libyans, especially over the past two weeks, it's absolutely necessary for the international community to take the side of libyan revolutionary. >> reporter: when i...
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the u.s. and european countries are back on track. >> host: it's like a couple different books in one book. there's the story of the decline of the west, the rise of the east, and the basic premise of the lines are going to cross. >> guest: you can argue there's an absolute part for sure talking about the west in isolation and what the issues are going on there, and then, of course, we live in an amazing time of china and other emerging economies have done the unthinkable, moving hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty. of course, that's answering the ire relative question as well which is what i've done in the book. >> host: let's start by talking about what's going wrong in the west. >> guest: sure. first of all, i think it's really important in terms of context of my work, entalk about unintended consequences, good intentions, but yields bad outcomes. what i've done in the book is focus on the three key ingredients. those are capital, basically money, labor, which is basically the wo
the u.s. and european countries are back on track. >> host: it's like a couple different books in one book. there's the story of the decline of the west, the rise of the east, and the basic premise of the lines are going to cross. >> guest: you can argue there's an absolute part for sure talking about the west in isolation and what the issues are going on there, and then, of course, we live in an amazing time of china and other emerging economies have done the unthinkable, moving...
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i know her but not only do most u.s. comedians poke fun at the name of the operation they also best express the growing public prostration over the u.s. involvement poll showing the last four decades americans disapproval of a military action has never been as high as it is now with a lead in convention at the pentagon saying that the yeah activities in libya that were only going to be in for a short time and then were pulling out and they are many times where they are ladies were at war. oh a good many here like homer's odysseus it may take the u.s. years to finish the journey. going to check out our t. washington d.c. . gauging opinions on the legitimacy of the intervention in libya we had to new york where web. to find out what the people there think about it. we don't know what the opposition forces we don't know their. democratic. heavy duty weapons just the other countries the freedom. that it was ok. with paired with economic reasons then i don't think it's ok. now a multinational coalition is leading the interven
i know her but not only do most u.s. comedians poke fun at the name of the operation they also best express the growing public prostration over the u.s. involvement poll showing the last four decades americans disapproval of a military action has never been as high as it is now with a lead in convention at the pentagon saying that the yeah activities in libya that were only going to be in for a short time and then were pulling out and they are many times where they are ladies were at war. oh a...
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so, what price is the u.s. prepared to pay in libya? once again, afternoon a decade of war, a president is sending american troops into harm's way. >> there is no decision i face as your commander in chief that i consider as carefully as the decision to ask our men and women to use military force. >> reporter: but barack obama has now opened another front in america's wars, libya. >> cease-fire must be implemented immediately. that means all attacks against civilians must stop. >> reporter: for nearly a month now, ordinary libyans have risen up to rid their land of the 42-year dictatorship of gadhafi. and after some initial soaring successes, gadhafi's better equipped, professional forces have slowly strangled the rebellion, using air power especially to rain terror down on his own people. so, the u.n. acted. >> translator: the resolution is adopted. >> reporter: imposing a no-fly zone, and president obama committed the united states to the fight. >> let me be clear. these terms are not negotiable. these terms are not subject to negotia
so, what price is the u.s. prepared to pay in libya? once again, afternoon a decade of war, a president is sending american troops into harm's way. >> there is no decision i face as your commander in chief that i consider as carefully as the decision to ask our men and women to use military force. >> reporter: but barack obama has now opened another front in america's wars, libya. >> cease-fire must be implemented immediately. that means all attacks against civilians must...
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they say u.s. power plants are safe. new polling on the sharp decline in the percentage of americans who support building new nuclear plants. so far, that fear has not spread to capitol hill. law makes are certainly waging concerns but nuclear energy still has bipartisan support. >> i'm not persuaded that nuclear power should be deleted from the list of options that we look at. >> i wouldn't if i were the president, sign an executive order to freeze all construction of nuclear plants as the president froze all drilling in the gulf coast after the disaster down there. >> reporter: right now, there are 104 nuclear reactors across the united states. these facilities account for just 20% of the nation's electricity. far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. and developing nations such as china and india are moving quickly to catch up.chinese are currently building 100 new reactors. last year, president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind as am
they say u.s. power plants are safe. new polling on the sharp decline in the percentage of americans who support building new nuclear plants. so far, that fear has not spread to capitol hill. law makes are certainly waging concerns but nuclear energy still has bipartisan support. >> i'm not persuaded that nuclear power should be deleted from the list of options that we look at. >> i wouldn't if i were the president, sign an executive order to freeze all construction of nuclear...
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and the u.s. has sent experts to help. >> the u.s. has reached out from our industry to provide any technical support. the japanese, i think, are dealing with this quite well thus far. >> reporter: the japanese stock market plunged nearly 5% in trading today. japan's prime minister says it is the worst crisis the nation has faced since world war ii. rob and peggy? >> all right. emily, you were talking about the helicopters went through a radioactive plume. how dangerous was that for the crew? >> reporter: we were told there were 17 crew members onboard who were exposed. they were flying some 16 miles offshore, when some extremely sensitive detectors went off. officials say the amount of exposure was small. crew members just needed to wash with soap and water. what this does show, is the complexity of the situation. the radiation in the air. and all of the aftershocks on the ground. more than 150 recorded since friday. >> emily schmidt, thanks for that report. >>> and the crippled nuclear reactors in japan that emily mentioned are now
and the u.s. has sent experts to help. >> the u.s. has reached out from our industry to provide any technical support. the japanese, i think, are dealing with this quite well thus far. >> reporter: the japanese stock market plunged nearly 5% in trading today. japan's prime minister says it is the worst crisis the nation has faced since world war ii. rob and peggy? >> all right. emily, you were talking about the helicopters went through a radioactive plume. how dangerous was...
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the u.s. is stressing that this is an international effort, but look at this number tonight. 124 tomahawk missiles have been fired into libya so far, all but two fired by the u.s. we tackle three major questions here. how long will this operation last? how long will the u.s. play a leading role? despite what we heard from the pentagon, will gadhafi himself at some point become the target? and, just who are the rebels the u.s. is now backing? our team on it again tonight, leading us off, martha raddatz in washington. martha, good evening. what's the latest? >> reporter: good evening, david. u.s. military attacks on libya have only intensified in the last 24 hours. targeting not just gadhafi's air defenses but his troops and war planes as well. throughout the night and into the dawn, u.s. war planes, including marine corps jets launched from u.s. ships in the mediterranean and air force fighter jets took aim at gadhafi's troops advancing from the southwest to benghazi. the rebel stronghold the l
the u.s. is stressing that this is an international effort, but look at this number tonight. 124 tomahawk missiles have been fired into libya so far, all but two fired by the u.s. we tackle three major questions here. how long will this operation last? how long will the u.s. play a leading role? despite what we heard from the pentagon, will gadhafi himself at some point become the target? and, just who are the rebels the u.s. is now backing? our team on it again tonight, leading us off, martha...
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the u.s. must send munitions. how long would it take to get there? >> well, you know, i wouldn't speculate on that. i think it's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all our options at this point. but keep in mind what we've accomplished. we have instituted a no-fly sewn that can be sustained for quite some time because it's an international effort. >> reporter: can we say we can have it in there in a day, two days? >> i'm not going to talk about operations like that, at that level. >> reporter: i want to try to clarify what you are saying today to the people of syria. we specifically asked the president, is he saying to the protesters in syria, if they meet the five criteria he laid out last night -- are you saying to them, we will be there for you as we were there in libya? >> i'm not saying that. what i'm saying is that those are the criteria that i consider in making a very difficult decision about whether to apply military force. i don't know if those circumstances could be duplicated any p
the u.s. must send munitions. how long would it take to get there? >> well, you know, i wouldn't speculate on that. i think it's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all our options at this point. but keep in mind what we've accomplished. we have instituted a no-fly sewn that can be sustained for quite some time because it's an international effort. >> reporter: can we say we can have it in there in a day, two days? >>...
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. >>> and the top u.s. commander in afghanistan, general david petraeus, heads to criminapitol today. he says that forces can begin wauing troops as planned. one senior official says a substantial reduction is now likely. >>> a dolphin-watching trip turned into something a little more upclose and personal for some boaters in florida. they were looking over the side when suddenly a 600-pound bottle nose dolphin launched itself at them in the boat. it took about ten men to lift that giant animal, using a back board meant for spinal injuries. neither the boaters nor the dolphin were seriously hurt. wow. >> impressive. it could tell it was in the wrong place. >> a little different than the water. >>> we do have more coming up from japan, when we come scientists now say the megaquake is actually stronger than first thought. >>> and ground zero of the nuclear crisis. we'll explain exactly what is going on at that crippled plant. ok, allie's spelling bee is monday... sounds like a mini-wheats day to me! and becka'
. >>> and the top u.s. commander in afghanistan, general david petraeus, heads to criminapitol today. he says that forces can begin wauing troops as planned. one senior official says a substantial reduction is now likely. >>> a dolphin-watching trip turned into something a little more upclose and personal for some boaters in florida. they were looking over the side when suddenly a 600-pound bottle nose dolphin launched itself at them in the boat. it took about ten men to lift...
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u.s. firepower on display. but for how much longer? >>> radiation risk. spreading now to food and water. but at the devastated plant, some improvements to report today. >>> and the megamerger, set to affect millions of cell phone users. what would an at&t takeover of t-mobile mean for your monthly bill? >>> and good morning, everyone. thanks for being with us today. the u.s.-led coalition is not quite ready to say mission accomplished this morning, even after a weekend of pounding attacks that virtually crippled libya's defenses. >> allied leaders insist gadhafi is not the target of the assault. but a cruise missile did plow into a buildening on his residential compound. >> after that all, what is next? emily schmidt joins us with the latest. good morning, emily. >> reporter: good morning to you. u.s. war planes led most of the assault on libya over the weekend, including 90 tons of bombs dropped by b-2 bombers that were flown in from missouri. but the pentagon says it expects to hand over
u.s. firepower on display. but for how much longer? >>> radiation risk. spreading now to food and water. but at the devastated plant, some improvements to report today. >>> and the megamerger, set to affect millions of cell phone users. what would an at&t takeover of t-mobile mean for your monthly bill? >>> and good morning, everyone. thanks for being with us today. the u.s.-led coalition is not quite ready to say mission accomplished this morning, even after a...
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and tonight, the u.s. is calling for all americans within a 50-mile radius of the nuclear plant to evacuate. the military is keeping a safe distance, as well. as for the japanese, they say they are still trying to power up the water pumps that would help cool the reactors but whether that can happen is anyone's guess, diane, and it does not look good. >> it's a question i want to ask, martha, to our nuclear expert, former congressional adviser. joe, cirincione, what can the workers do? is it too late to do anything? >> it's hard to see what they can do, diane. we had 800 workers there. they couldn't contain it. the situation's been getting worse. this is really a last line of defense. the 50 workers are doing their best, they may give their lives in this. but it's hard for me to see how they can get enough water or have enough reinforcement to the containment vehicles to prevent the core meltdown and a possible breach of two reactors. >> let's talk about the worst case scenario. you have multiple core melt
and tonight, the u.s. is calling for all americans within a 50-mile radius of the nuclear plant to evacuate. the military is keeping a safe distance, as well. as for the japanese, they say they are still trying to power up the water pumps that would help cool the reactors but whether that can happen is anyone's guess, diane, and it does not look good. >> it's a question i want to ask, martha, to our nuclear expert, former congressional adviser. joe, cirincione, what can the workers do? is...
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the traditional u.s. senate thing is, you are here for two terms, halfway through your third term you start to get enough seniority to impact the place. >> right. well, i mean, i think that's still the case in many respects. on the other hand, issues that led me to run are front and center. and i can't just say, well, i'm going to sit out these issues because, you know, i'm working on some differential plan to fit in the senate. >> reporter: rubio's already lined up against gop leaders mitch mcconnell and john boehner, voting no on their most recent government funding bill because he says it doesn't cut spending enough. in miami, he told us he will next take a hard line against raising the national debt limit. something the administration says must be done to avoid an economic crisis. >> the reality is, our government spending money it doesn't have. it doing it at an alarming pace and there's no plan to stop it. >> reporter: he may irritate party leadership, but not this guy. >> marco rubio says what is t
the traditional u.s. senate thing is, you are here for two terms, halfway through your third term you start to get enough seniority to impact the place. >> right. well, i mean, i think that's still the case in many respects. on the other hand, issues that led me to run are front and center. and i can't just say, well, i'm going to sit out these issues because, you know, i'm working on some differential plan to fit in the senate. >> reporter: rubio's already lined up against gop...
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for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in dialogue with all aspects of libyan society, civil society leaders, those who oppose the regime. but to be candid, there has not coalesced a clear-cut operation. so it's premature at this stage to talk about recognizing or providing any material support to such an opposition. >> and are you prepared to go to the united nations and seek a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone so gadhafi's planes can no longer fly? >> as you know, george, on saturday, the united nations moved extraordinarily swiftly and in unity to pass a very tough resolution, that imposed an arms embargo, an active assets
for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in...
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seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort, with four more ships on the way. marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to an air base near the most affected areas. and the 150-member search and rescue teams from virginia and california that have been called upon in so many tragedies will be moving out into the strike p towns in a matter of hours. an indication of just how desperate the japanese are. in 1995, the earthquake there claimed 6,000 lives and the japanese refused almost all foreign aid. this time, they are accepting aid from rivals like china and south korea. david? >> martha raddatz, we thank you. i'll have much more from japan in just a moment. but first, dan harris and dr. besser standing by in new york with more on the dangers from the radiation here in japan and so much concern about the children tonight. on our car insuran
seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort, with four more ships on the way. marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to an air base near the most affected areas. and the 150-member search and rescue teams from virginia and california that have been called upon in so many tragedies will be moving out into the strike p towns in a matter...
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. >>> and the radiation fears here in the u.s. should you rush to protect yourself from nuclear fallout? >>> good morning. we begin with breaking developments in japan's deepening nuclear crisis. a new fire at the troubled plant. >> workers frantically trying to cool down one of those crippled reactors were forced to leave, after a dangerous surge in radiation, stopping efforts to cool down the reactors. >> and on top of this, nerves were furthered rattled when a 6.0 aftershock hit the area. cameras captured the shaky images as the quake rumbled through. >> on top of all that, freezing temperatures and heavy snow are making it even more miserable, for 500,000 people made homeless in the northern part of the country. >>> right now, we're going to go to emily schmidt in washington. emily? >> reporter: today, more problems at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant, meant the last line of defense there grew even thinner. >> the worst-case scenarios are starting to unfold. >> reporter: there was a second fire at the fourth unit. a f
. >>> and the radiation fears here in the u.s. should you rush to protect yourself from nuclear fallout? >>> good morning. we begin with breaking developments in japan's deepening nuclear crisis. a new fire at the troubled plant. >> workers frantically trying to cool down one of those crippled reactors were forced to leave, after a dangerous surge in radiation, stopping efforts to cool down the reactors. >> and on top of this, nerves were furthered rattled when a...
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if u.s. and allied fighter jets were sent to patrol all of libya, every one of those missile sites would have to be taken out first to eliminate the threat. >> on paper, it's a very difficult threat. what the libyans are capable of is another story. but we still have to honor the threat that we know exists before we go in there and risk the lives of air crews. >> reporter: that could mean launching tomahawk missiles at the sites from ships in the mediterranean. but there is an easier option. a smaller no-fly zone, over benghazi, which is controlled by the rebels. so the surface to air missile sites around there may not have to be taken out. that smaller no-fly zone would require only about four to eight fighter jets, with 30 to 50 support aircraft. refuelers, communications and jammers, so gadhafi's forces couldn't talk to one another. if gadhafi did not retreat, the no-fly zone would be spread like an ink spot west. that would require about 125 fighter jets and hundreds of support aircraft.
if u.s. and allied fighter jets were sent to patrol all of libya, every one of those missile sites would have to be taken out first to eliminate the threat. >> on paper, it's a very difficult threat. what the libyans are capable of is another story. but we still have to honor the threat that we know exists before we go in there and risk the lives of air crews. >> reporter: that could mean launching tomahawk missiles at the sites from ships in the mediterranean. but there is an...
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. >> do you think the u.s. will? arm the rebels? >> reporter: i think the u.s. will be part of an international effort to do so. i doubt that the u.s. would do so on its own. >> jake, okay. let's go to martha raddatz. the u.s. is pledging, as jake said, to step back to a support role? is it realistic to go into a support role? it's unusual. in these kinds of military interventions. >> reporter: it's unusual for the u.s. right now, a u.s. general is in charge of the operation, general carter ham. and you have an admiral, admiral sam locklear, on a ship. the tactical commander. mean he is coordinating all the air strikes. in a few days, the hope is, the u.s. hopes that general carter ham can turn over his responsibility to one of the coalition members. that is the plan right now. i don't think they know who that will be. but in this initial phase, the u.s. has the unique capabilities, as the president said, the stealth bombers, b-2 bombers, the tomahawk missiles on the ships. so the president felt the u.s. had to take the lead in this phase. the next phase will be
. >> do you think the u.s. will? arm the rebels? >> reporter: i think the u.s. will be part of an international effort to do so. i doubt that the u.s. would do so on its own. >> jake, okay. let's go to martha raddatz. the u.s. is pledging, as jake said, to step back to a support role? is it realistic to go into a support role? it's unusual. in these kinds of military interventions. >> reporter: it's unusual for the u.s. right now, a u.s. general is in charge of the...
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president obama tells americans why he is risking u.s. fighters and all those billions of dollars in libya. >>> women versus walmart. the nation's biggest employer heads to a showdown in the nation's top court, and the subject is sex discrimination. >>> curing diabetes? could surgery -- look at this woman before and now this woman after. could surgery work for 14 million obese americans with type ii of the disease? >>> and 7 years old and sexy? a big company selling push-up bikinis for little girls as a lot of americans are wising up today to say it's time to draw the line. >>> good evening and just a short time ago, president obama took to the air weaves to argue to americans that it's been the right decision for the u.s. to be in libya, to be a part of the allied fight a third battle front if the u.s. he under scored that sus no longer in the lead on the operation. will allows the military force on the line and the cost. jake tapper was there in the hall where the president just spoke. he is at the national defense university in washing
president obama tells americans why he is risking u.s. fighters and all those billions of dollars in libya. >>> women versus walmart. the nation's biggest employer heads to a showdown in the nation's top court, and the subject is sex discrimination. >>> curing diabetes? could surgery -- look at this woman before and now this woman after. could surgery work for 14 million obese americans with type ii of the disease? >>> and 7 years old and sexy? a big company selling...
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wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 80% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. with investment information, risks, fees and expenses [ girl's voice ] do you wanna[ chuckles ] sure! great -- gimme your sub. myy-- [ male announcer ] get your own sub! like, the chicken cordon bleu. just one of our irresistible chicken subs. subway. eat fresh. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with bill weir. >> we return now to the story of a family torn apart by the mob. even in prison, frank calabrese jr. could not escape his hitman father's devious reach. so, he devised a plan to set himself free, for good, though it meant crossing the man he feared more than any other. frank calabrese taught his son everything he
wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 80% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. with investment information, risks, fees and...
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the u.s. tells americans to evacuate the danger zone and sends in planes to get them out of japan. >>> and two exclusive interviews. tiger and trump. we go airborne with donald trump, who is sounding more like a candidate for president. >> part of the beauty of me is that i'm very rich. if i need $600 million, i can put up $600 million myself. >> and tiger tees off about his frustrations on the golf course. and the challenge of living life as a single dad. >>> and good morning, america, on this st. patrick's day. the latest developments this morning. steam still rising from three of those nuclear reactors. one of those, worse, in fact. it shows the plant at a very critical point. and japanese officials saying, a slight radiation increase is too small to harm the 39 million people around tokyo. >> here's what happened when you were asleep. you saw the military helicopters. they tried to dump 30 tons of sea water on the reactors. they go over it. and a lot of the water dissipates before it hits
the u.s. tells americans to evacuate the danger zone and sends in planes to get them out of japan. >>> and two exclusive interviews. tiger and trump. we go airborne with donald trump, who is sounding more like a candidate for president. >> part of the beauty of me is that i'm very rich. if i need $600 million, i can put up $600 million myself. >> and tiger tees off about his frustrations on the golf course. and the challenge of living life as a single dad. >>> and...
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now the weather again in the u.s., sam. >> here in the u.s. we have 14 state was flood warnings, in atlanta to nashville already this morning we have rain fall. this rain gets to washington, d.c. by 10:00, midnight to philly to new york city. the idea is t is about an inch of rain, rain not needed in these area, basically what happen, these rivers that are supposed to crest will crest later this week because of additional rain coming in. gorgeous warm temperature, l.a., 73, phoenix, 87. the good news this warmth spreads across the country before this weekend is done. all of america's weather in the next half hour. robin? george? >> i learned something in tuesday's trivia. floods more damaging than hurricanes or tornados. did not know that. thanks, sam. >>> coming up, unsung heroes. workers putting their lives on the line to stop a nuclear catastrophe there in japan. inside their dangerous missing. >>> and searching for americans missing in the disaster. the families on-edge at home. they're looking for some good news. we'll be right back. ok,
now the weather again in the u.s., sam. >> here in the u.s. we have 14 state was flood warnings, in atlanta to nashville already this morning we have rain fall. this rain gets to washington, d.c. by 10:00, midnight to philly to new york city. the idea is t is about an inch of rain, rain not needed in these area, basically what happen, these rivers that are supposed to crest will crest later this week because of additional rain coming in. gorgeous warm temperature, l.a., 73, phoenix, 87....
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. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed sunk and much of the docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges, some 8 feet, tossed boats for 24 hours. some fishermen surveyed the damage. >> this morning is the first time i've been down here since it happened. >> where's your boat now? >> over there underwater crushed. i was right in the middle of changing engines. glad i didn't have the new engine in it yet. >> strong surges also caused the gas tanks on several boats to rupture and leak diesel into the harbor. the harbor master estimates damage to be 25 to $25 million. hundreds of bay area residents have begun making it back home from japan. jenelle wang was at san francisco international airport yesterday for the emotional reunion. >> some of the first flights from tokyo arrived at sfo and a tearful reunion from gavin brown and his dad caught in the earthquake thousands of miles away in their e
. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed sunk and much of the docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges, some 8 feet, tossed boats for 24 hours. some fishermen surveyed the damage. >> this morning is the first time i've been down here since it happened. >> where's your boat now? >> over there underwater crushed. i was right in the middle of changing...
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that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for sleepovers. >> yeah. tiger mom thought that getting good grades is important. that's kind of important. and that's really demanding. you know one that was cognitively demanding? going to a sleepover with a bunch of 14-year-old girls. i haven't done it, personally. that's -- the gossip, the social relationships, that's what we're built for. our brain is built to socialize. >> you have a scene where two of your characters meet and fall in love for the first time. you talk about the importance of sense of smell. but you say there's things you can do
that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for...
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there was testimony from a devote muslim leader who also is a former u.s. navy lieutenant and doctor on capitol hill. all say there is a problem with home grown terrorism in the country. the hearings drew outrage and heavy criticism. among the critics bay area congresswoman jackie speier who called the hearings long and racist and said today's hearing did not feature any real experts. >> i find this hearing to be grossly incomplete. and i feel that without the representation of the department of homeland security the f.b.i. the department of justice we are seeing a very skewed discussion. >> local director said this morning the organization was not invited to the hearing. she defended the group saying when civil rights groups like the aclu speak truth to power, the government gets upset. she invited everyone to go to the care website and said they have nothing to hide. >> a quake hit offshore this morning. 2 struck in the bali sea off indonesia. though a tsunami warning was issue, no immediate report of damages or injuries. >> next week secretary of state h
there was testimony from a devote muslim leader who also is a former u.s. navy lieutenant and doctor on capitol hill. all say there is a problem with home grown terrorism in the country. the hearings drew outrage and heavy criticism. among the critics bay area congresswoman jackie speier who called the hearings long and racist and said today's hearing did not feature any real experts. >> i find this hearing to be grossly incomplete. and i feel that without the representation of the...
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let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders. jake tapper is at the white house for us this morning. jake, what does this mean for u.s. involvement going forward? >> reporter: it means in a couple days, that it takes from now until the command and control of the no-fly zone is handed over to nato, the u.s. will start to even lessen its sorties over libya, even more so. and also, it means that finally, the president will be able to say that the u.s. is stepping back from that role. but, robin, as martha mentioned in her piece, there is still that huge, huge issue, the huge mission of civilian protectio
let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders....
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the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates says the u.s. is well positioned now to start a limited withdrawal of troops from afghanistan in july. he also apologized for the accidental killing of nine boys by nato-led forces. he called it a tragedy and a setback in the relationship with the afghan people. a newly-appointed interim government in tunisia has dissolved the secret police, a key demand for protesters. the state apparatus was blamed for many human-rights abuses. britain boss archbishop of canterbury has issued a rebuke to the government of pakistan over the murder of its minister of foreign [inaudible] he accused the pakistan government of being coerced and menaced into silence. former french president, jacques chirac, has gone on corruption -- has gone on trial -- has gone on trial for corruption charges. the case was adjourned until tuesday. the judge will rule on whether it should be referred to a higher court. from paris, we have this report. >> and they called him the untouchable. for years, jacques chirac escaped prosecution
the u.s. defense secretary, robert gates says the u.s. is well positioned now to start a limited withdrawal of troops from afghanistan in july. he also apologized for the accidental killing of nine boys by nato-led forces. he called it a tragedy and a setback in the relationship with the afghan people. a newly-appointed interim government in tunisia has dissolved the secret police, a key demand for protesters. the state apparatus was blamed for many human-rights abuses. britain boss archbishop...
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u.s. officials are concerned as well. this began right after the earthquake and tsunami. u.s. officials said the japanese officials were very concerned about what is going on at the nuclear power plant, but they weren't telling people they were worried. they were in effect saving face. obviously it's only gotten worse since then. u.s. officials say they have reached out to the japanese government many times but a lot of the calls haven't been returned. they have offered nuclear teams to go in and help. they have given all kinds of assistance, any kind of assistance the japanese government wants. what u.s. officials are concerned about is that the japanese government is not planning far in advance. they're taking care of immediate problems, but they're not looking ahead at what might happen next. david? >> our thanks to martha raddatz for weighing in. at the top of the broadcast, we told you about the iodine tablets being prepared here to be handed out to the children if needed, which got u
u.s. officials are concerned as well. this began right after the earthquake and tsunami. u.s. officials said the japanese officials were very concerned about what is going on at the nuclear power plant, but they weren't telling people they were worried. they were in effect saving face. obviously it's only gotten worse since then. u.s. officials say they have reached out to the japanese government many times but a lot of the calls haven't been returned. they have offered nuclear teams to go in...
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. >> some countries including the u.s. and britain are already drawing up possible military plans involving libya. among things being considered, a possible no-fly zone to prevent libyan leader moammer gadhafi's air force from carrying out air strikes from protestors who want him to step down. forces loyal to qaddafi took control of a key oil installation in port today. and war planes bombed an ammunition depot on a rebel-held eastern town. >> let's get a check of the markets. bloomberg reporter jane king is joining us live from the new york stock exchange. how are things going? i know we're watching apple. >> yes, definitely are. we're gonna start talking with apple here this morning as shares, right now they are trading up just slightly. they're still around $350. investors watching for possible surprises. there is talk that steve jobs may himself appear on stage to help introduce the i-pad 2 today. investors watching for more details on the technology itself. yahoo also getting attention, advance talks to dump a 35% sta
. >> some countries including the u.s. and britain are already drawing up possible military plans involving libya. among things being considered, a possible no-fly zone to prevent libyan leader moammer gadhafi's air force from carrying out air strikes from protestors who want him to step down. forces loyal to qaddafi took control of a key oil installation in port today. and war planes bombed an ammunition depot on a rebel-held eastern town. >> let's get a check of the markets....
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the u.s. health stores and drugstores have seen a sudden run on potassium iodide pills and kelp that is natural source. it can help the blocking of thyroid gland from absorbing radiation if taken prior. >> they are expected dpoptd use sonar equipment to take a look at sunken obstacles in the harbor. they have pulled seven sunken boats and they say another 13 are there. the harbor should reopen by early next week. until then, the local fishing industry is on hold. >> they are hurting for money. it's a pretty bad situation right now. >> damage is expected to top $29 million. >> the numbers 669 mean anything to you? state regulators will introduce the new area code for santa clara county. janelle wang with a 411. >> that is exactly right. by the end of 2012 all the phone numbers using the 408 area code will be used up. so that is why they have to introduce another area code, 669 but it's hard for people because it's a habit they get used to an area code and they bond with it. we used to be all 41
the u.s. health stores and drugstores have seen a sudden run on potassium iodide pills and kelp that is natural source. it can help the blocking of thyroid gland from absorbing radiation if taken prior. >> they are expected dpoptd use sonar equipment to take a look at sunken obstacles in the harbor. they have pulled seven sunken boats and they say another 13 are there. the harbor should reopen by early next week. until then, the local fishing industry is on hold. >> they are hurting...
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just after 1:30 a.m., u.s. jets arrive, dropping two 500-pound bombs, to push back the unidentified group. at 2:19 a.m., two ospreys reach the stranded fighter pilot. above, choppers stand ready with marines, but they're not needed. one of the ospreys lands and the stranded pilot is rescued. the second crew member landed in a nearby field. the 27-year-old injured his ankles, but was okay. he hid near a farm. the owner of that farm was hit by shrapnel in the bomb dropped to protect the downed airmen. despite the wound, he says he understands. "it was to protect their pilots," he says. "it was a misunderstanding. we forgive them and we thank the coalition forces." another family member told us there was confusion, the airmen thought theville anders were gadhafi forces. but they weren't. they gave the crew member feud and juice and helped him get back to benghazi, where he was eventually picked up by american forces. the family kept his helmet. alex marquardt, abc news, got sultan in eastern libya. >>> and it is h
just after 1:30 a.m., u.s. jets arrive, dropping two 500-pound bombs, to push back the unidentified group. at 2:19 a.m., two ospreys reach the stranded fighter pilot. above, choppers stand ready with marines, but they're not needed. one of the ospreys lands and the stranded pilot is rescued. the second crew member landed in a nearby field. the 27-year-old injured his ankles, but was okay. he hid near a farm. the owner of that farm was hit by shrapnel in the bomb dropped to protect the downed...
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the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so outrageous and so cruel -- ♪ america >> reporter: that the question for many americans is simple -- how can this be legal? the supreme court answered. "speech is powerful," chief justice john roberts wrote in the court's opinion. "it can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow and as it did here, inflict great pain. we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker." the court held that because the protests deal with public issues -- gays in the military, war in iraq -- they are protected under the constitution. "we do
the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so...
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fear strikes the u.s. do we need iodine pills? is the radiation coming? will my family be okay? where do you go for answers, advice, guidance? how about the madoff family? yes, that madoff family. >> mr. madoff, what would you say to all the people that lost money? what would you say to them? >> reporter: why should people take you seriously? >> why not? i'm a mom. i'm facing the same challenges they are. >> reporter: katherine hooper is the president of black umbrella, a disaster management company. she is also engaged to andrew madoff, the youngest son of bernard madoff, now in prison for defrauding investors of billions. andrew, 44 years old, and the only surviving child, used to work for his father. >> sorry, i have no comment. >> reporter: now, he's black umbrella's director of operations. when people call, do they know who you are, do they know your family connections? >> i'm not going to talk about that. >> reporter: the company, based in manhattan, helps families plan for all kinds of disasters. and business these days? our business has increased 300% over this week. >>
fear strikes the u.s. do we need iodine pills? is the radiation coming? will my family be okay? where do you go for answers, advice, guidance? how about the madoff family? yes, that madoff family. >> mr. madoff, what would you say to all the people that lost money? what would you say to them? >> reporter: why should people take you seriously? >> why not? i'm a mom. i'm facing the same challenges they are. >> reporter: katherine hooper is the president of black umbrella,...
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the u.s. cost of combat became clear yesterday when the pentagon said a mechanical problem downed this f-15 fighter jet east of benghazi. the two crew members were safely rescued. in a nearby hospital, a doctor said he welcomed this international help. >> if they don't come to help us, so, benghazi will be lost. >> reporter: it is still unclear who will next lead the no-fly zone enforcement. though, in an exclusive interview, secretary of state hillary clinton told abc's diane sawyer, details will be worked out within days. >> nato will be definitely involved. we do have a lot of nato members who are committed to this process. and they want to see command and control that is organized. >> reporter: president obama called plans for the u.s. handover of control an exit strategy. and he said, it will happen this week. rob and peggy? >> and, emily, this is now the fifth day of the no-fly zone enforcement. we're starting to get an idea of the price tag for all of this. what is the amount we're talk
the u.s. cost of combat became clear yesterday when the pentagon said a mechanical problem downed this f-15 fighter jet east of benghazi. the two crew members were safely rescued. in a nearby hospital, a doctor said he welcomed this international help. >> if they don't come to help us, so, benghazi will be lost. >> reporter: it is still unclear who will next lead the no-fly zone enforcement. though, in an exclusive interview, secretary of state hillary clinton told abc's diane...
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representative peter king is holding a hearing on thursday on whether u.s. muslims are becoming more radical. about 300 people protested in new york's times square yesterday about the proposed hearing. among the demonstrators, hip hop mogul russell simmons. >> what i wanted to do right now, not go down the same road, but wholesome unity with the fault of actions of a few. >> he told people at a mosque yesterday that he sees muslims as part of the solution of fighting terror. >>> and no signs of easing the governor scott walker's proposal to strip union workers of their bargaining rights got together in madison yesterday. but they were outnumbered outside. by demonstrators who claim that walker's plan is just the way to bust the state's unions. the report in this morning's "wall street journal" says that wisconsin's democratic state senators who have been on the lam in illinois for weeks now expect to return to vote on walker's proposal soon. >>> a big chunk of the country is recovering from some wild weather that has triggered tornadoes, snowstorms, even dre
representative peter king is holding a hearing on thursday on whether u.s. muslims are becoming more radical. about 300 people protested in new york's times square yesterday about the proposed hearing. among the demonstrators, hip hop mogul russell simmons. >> what i wanted to do right now, not go down the same road, but wholesome unity with the fault of actions of a few. >> he told people at a mosque yesterday that he sees muslims as part of the solution of fighting terror....
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u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven chu. this hearing comes less than 24 hours after president obama defended nuclear power as a key source of energy in the u.s.. >> i still think nuclear power is important of our overall energy mix but we have to do it in a safe and sensible way. >> the president also said he has been assured that neither hawaii or the west coast will be affected. >>> dozens of california students studying abroad in japan are being asked to run home. yesterday the california state university sent a memo telling the schools to bring back the 65 students studying in japan. that includes 12 s
u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven...
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the u.s. jets returning to their base. the decision to use air power against colonel gaddafi's libya was taken very quickly, so quickly that they're still sorting out the politics behind it. that was one reason for the london conference. assembling ministers and diplomats from around 40 countries the u.n., nato, arab league, the islamic conference, and the african union to back the u.n. resolutions. though their enthusiasm for military action varies. the u.n. mandate to use force to protect civilians also means taking sides in the civil war. >> we made the right choice. that was to draw a line in the desert sand to halt the murderous advance of gaddafi's forces. >> no one has yet explained when or how that commitment ends. the conference also started the process of offering more political status, more legitimacy to the libyan national council. the closer the rebels have to a political leadership, would like more help on the ground, too. >> the americans said that they would consider arming the
the u.s. jets returning to their base. the decision to use air power against colonel gaddafi's libya was taken very quickly, so quickly that they're still sorting out the politics behind it. that was one reason for the london conference. assembling ministers and diplomats from around 40 countries the u.n., nato, arab league, the islamic conference, and the african union to back the u.n. resolutions. though their enthusiasm for military action varies. the u.n. mandate to use force to protect...
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the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are others that fear that it is serious about regulating itself. the government will step in and do it for them. >> as promised, we have that report from our world affairs correspondent that looks at how libyans are venting through art. >> this becomes the new art gallery of the revolution. there is only one subjects, that is colonel qadaffi. he is a thief, there someone is ordering mercenaries. puppets, dolls, and lots of people finding this interesting. what's your name? >> willy. >> which of these do you like? >> this one. the end of all killers. >> the end of all dictat
the tunisian government was represented by a u.s.-based p.r. company. >> we decided we cannot work for a country that was shooting its citizens from rooftops. based on principle, we decided to drop them as a client. >> if the country takes on a foreign government, it has to register that with the justice department. in the u.k., there is no such legislation. it makes london and attractive base. those in the industry are pushing hard to keep britain exactly as they are. there are...
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just like the u.s., britain is wrestling with a huge deficit. more than a quarter million protesters turned out. as you can see, there were clashes with police. >>> still ahead as we continue, the unexpected 180 on the american dream. we ask suze orman why is she suddenly changing course. >>> a famous comedian apologizing to kirstie alley after what he said about this dance. >>> later in the broadcast, the coolest concert you'll ever see and hear. nearly an entire orchestra made of ice. what's all this? big news! we have another way to help you save. oh, really? how? by bundling. if you get your homeowners and auto insurance together, we give you even more savings. gallon big bundle. [ chuckling ] home and auto together. it's like peanut butter and jelly. oh, or like burgers and fries. or pickles and ice cream. unicorns and glitter! no? bundling to save you more. now, that's progressive! call or click today. financial advice, but suze orman has changed course on the american dream. known for sticking to her guns, what are we to think now? here's
just like the u.s., britain is wrestling with a huge deficit. more than a quarter million protesters turned out. as you can see, there were clashes with police. >>> still ahead as we continue, the unexpected 180 on the american dream. we ask suze orman why is she suddenly changing course. >>> a famous comedian apologizing to kirstie alley after what he said about this dance. >>> later in the broadcast, the coolest concert you'll ever see and hear. nearly an entire...
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companies russia and the u.s. are signing major deals like it was that we are afloat and boy they yes they signed a deal worth some two billion dollars joe biden was present at that the u.s. vice president also supports president me believes mission to modernize economy yesterday he visited the school kabul park this is where the russian government plans to build its own version of the us silicon valley and of course w t o russia has sought w t o accession for some eighteen years now that is way more than any other given country and russia perhaps is the only remaining world's largest economy which is not member of the club it is hoped that by the end of twenty eleven this could be changed and russia could enter the world trade organization well of course it's been a successful resend one could say two years after the stern was introduced and the two countries seems to have acquired this do you track approach they sealed agreements where their interests converged and they agreed to disagree in areas where they can
companies russia and the u.s. are signing major deals like it was that we are afloat and boy they yes they signed a deal worth some two billion dollars joe biden was present at that the u.s. vice president also supports president me believes mission to modernize economy yesterday he visited the school kabul park this is where the russian government plans to build its own version of the us silicon valley and of course w t o russia has sought w t o accession for some eighteen years now that is...
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were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to free speech -- and the church believes such deaths are god's punishment for homosexuality. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for
were he in a situation where the u.s. was trying to extradite him, they would be facing a death penalty case. these lawyers will probably argue that even though they are not seeking the death penalty, capital punishment is clearly an issue in this case. >> have they said anything yet? >> they have asked for his mental health to be assessed to see if it will proceed to a full trial. >> and the united states supreme court is in favor of a church anti-gay protests. the right to...
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and the u.s. government making corn a viable alternative. >> corn is part of the solution but not the solution. >> we're trying to focus on fuel that's contribute to american jobs and for this company, the fuel and distribution matters more than the source. from oakland abc 7 news. >> headlines now a banner day on wall street. dow jones gained 126 points today. and analysts noticed banks may raise dividends. >> toyota now sold more than three million hybrids around the world including lexus models. the company says it will dedicate itself nor in the future. and new competition for net flix tonight tonight. there is official was the va in washington are taking a look at a program here in the bay area that is to help former soldiers who are out of the service but in jail. and they're held in a separate unit just for them. >> he has been out of the navy for years, out of jail just months. >> how is life? >> great. >> he says going to jail saved his life because he was an inmate here at san francisco
and the u.s. government making corn a viable alternative. >> corn is part of the solution but not the solution. >> we're trying to focus on fuel that's contribute to american jobs and for this company, the fuel and distribution matters more than the source. from oakland abc 7 news. >> headlines now a banner day on wall street. dow jones gained 126 points today. and analysts noticed banks may raise dividends. >> toyota now sold more than three million hybrids around the...
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but a u.s. official tells me that that worker apparently walked away and began doing something else, forgetting the generator, which soon shut down and could not be restarted. there is also some good news. the u.s. has done very detailed plume analysis. and that most of the radiation that had drifted away from the plant itself, some of that towards tokyo, has now gone north and out to sea. but of course, robin, there could be more coming. >> that's the problem. but it's so helpful to get that critical information. martha, thank you. >>> the president said yesterday, there's no danger that any of that could reach the united states. we want to get more from our expert, michio kaku. we've been talking to him all through this crisis. i want to put up a map and talk about what's happening at the reactors. get you to sum it up. we have reactor number four, spent fuel went on fire overnight. they are going to try to use a water canon to put that out. reactor three, still a meltdown going on there. they
but a u.s. official tells me that that worker apparently walked away and began doing something else, forgetting the generator, which soon shut down and could not be restarted. there is also some good news. the u.s. has done very detailed plume analysis. and that most of the radiation that had drifted away from the plant itself, some of that towards tokyo, has now gone north and out to sea. but of course, robin, there could be more coming. >> that's the problem. but it's so helpful to get...
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a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other thing that also seems impossible. this time, however, it's good news. >> amongst all the death, destruction and even ongoing confusion, the japanese people have come together in some pretty unbelievable ways. here's diane sawyer. >> reporter: here in the landscape left behind by the storm without pity, the people here show what's always been at the heart of the japanese culture. you need the food. you need the food. >> oh, we are fine. we have enough for us. we want to share. >> reporter: in japan shinto buddhists and confucian
a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other...
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nato bombings the u.s. is now involved in its fourth attack before a nation in the same twelve years and states in turkey are fourteen new york. so we take a look back at history and compare our actions in libya to those in former yugoslavia we have to ask if we've learned anything now jake i just wondered you is there really such a thing as a good humanitarian intervention right people look back because of and they say that that's something the work but at the same time before we went in there before we started bombing maybe there were hundreds of deaths after we started bombing there were thousands of civilians that go i really think that because of the war was a mismanaged war i think it was unnecessary war and in terms of humanitarian interventions as we've seen over history there are only three percent of the time within ten years of an intervention is there actual democratic change and more than likely there's there's less as we go we're from harvard studies and all sorts of other studies that there i
nato bombings the u.s. is now involved in its fourth attack before a nation in the same twelve years and states in turkey are fourteen new york. so we take a look back at history and compare our actions in libya to those in former yugoslavia we have to ask if we've learned anything now jake i just wondered you is there really such a thing as a good humanitarian intervention right people look back because of and they say that that's something the work but at the same time before we went in there...
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u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen, bbc news, tripoli. >> an international effort has begun to repatriate tens of thousands of foreigners, most of them egyptian, who have been massing on libya's border with tunisia. britain and france have sent several of their plans. the largest british warship is heading for libyan coastal waters. they have rescued 85,000 in the past week. we have this report from the border. >> the struggle for liberation in the arab world has led to this. men fighting for a seat on a bus, desperate to escape from li
u.s. fact-finding mission, even a chance for a free press. for his hard-core supporters, it was a family day out, and it did not matter what he said. the libyans to do not like things the way they are, who do not want civil war, might listen and wonder whether the risks of taking on the regime are worth it. the colonel's leadership style is eccentric, but he is hitting back hard and slowing the rebellion against his rule. that was something they could not do in egypt or tunisia. jeremy bowen,...
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yet it is leagues ahead of britain and the u.s.. on international women's day, our correspondent is in one of the best places in the world to be female. >> rush-hour in the capitol. look closely. most of the women -- most of the workers are women. this is a textile company that employs 40,000 of them. the women living here -- many men. this tiny country is a place where women are faring better than most. they are eclipsing richer countries like britain and the u.s. and inclosing the gender gap. this is the health minister. she is part of a government where one in five ministers is a woman and politics in general has been distinctly feminine feel to it. >> we have the ability to deliver and deliver on time. >> on women's health issues, the country's still struggles. but this is the prime minister. and youngsters are encouraged to be ambitious. they need be setting the pace for closing the gap between the sexes, but it has not won the equality game. meets the coach for women's football. most of her team are from deprived backgrounds.
yet it is leagues ahead of britain and the u.s.. on international women's day, our correspondent is in one of the best places in the world to be female. >> rush-hour in the capitol. look closely. most of the women -- most of the workers are women. this is a textile company that employs 40,000 of them. the women living here -- many men. this tiny country is a place where women are faring better than most. they are eclipsing richer countries like britain and the u.s. and inclosing the...
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but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the news that he's alive? >> i'm just so excited. i hope it's true. >> reporter: this morning, one thing levinson's family does have is hope. hilarie barsky, abc news, new york. >>> nfl owners and the league's players union will be back working toward a new labor agreement today, ahead of an extended deadline. they have until midnight tonight to reach some sort of deal, even if that means pushing the deadline back again. word is there has been some progress. but the sides are still split on the league's $9 billion in annual revenue. >>> the 17-day sit-in a
but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the...